Trimester 1

  • Understands the properties of matter
  • Relates atoms and molecules to elements and compounds
  • Understands and applies the process of scientific inquiry

Trimester 2

  • Differentiates between physical and chemical changes
  • Explains motion in terms of position, direction and speed
  • Graphs and interprets distance vs. time graphs
  • Understands and applies the process of scientific inquiry

Trimester 3

  • Describes types of energy and energy transformation
  • Relates heat transfer to particle motion.
  • Understands and applies the process of scientific inquiry